Burkburnett ISD School District
School District · Burkburnett, Texas
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,173
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,173
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Burkburnett ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Burkburnett ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
John G Tower EL
Wichita Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Burkburnett Middle
Burkburnett · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Burkburnett H S
Burkburnett · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#691 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,173
$795 vs Texas median
District size
3,267 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Burkburnett ISD ranks #691 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Burkburnett ISD's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are John G Tower EL (6.5/10), Burkburnett Middle (5.9/10), and Burkburnett H S (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Burkburnett ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Burkburnett ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John G Tower EL | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Burkburnett Middle | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Burkburnett H S | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Overton Ray EL | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | I C Evans EL | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Burkburnett ISD
Burkburnett ISD is a Burkburnett, Texas school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,267 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $12,173 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Burkburnett ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is John G Tower EL, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Burkburnett ISD students show an average math proficiency of 61.9% and ELA proficiency of 61.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Burkburnett ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Burkburnett ISD with test data.
Schools in Burkburnett ISD
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Burkburnett
- Total Enrollment
- 3,267
- Teachers (FTE)
- 238
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burkburnett ISD?
Burkburnett ISD has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Burkburnett ISD?
The average composite rating for Burkburnett ISD is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Burkburnett ISD?
Burkburnett ISD spends $12,173 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Burkburnett ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Burkburnett ISD is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Burkburnett ISD?
John G Tower EL is the highest-rated school in Burkburnett ISD with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Burkburnett ISD?
Across schools in Burkburnett ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Burkburnett ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Burkburnett ISD has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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